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Adult Day Care: Supporting Seniors and their Caregivers
By Eve Glicksman, Staff Writer Ruth knew that something had to change. Her mother, 81, was not getting around as well now, but insisted on living on her own. Ruth looked in on..
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Are You a Caregiver?
Take this quiz to see if you are a caregiver: Do you pick up groceries and prepare meals?Do you do all the meal preparation?Do you order and/or pick up medications?Do you remind..
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Assessing Caregiver Stress
Are you or someone you know a caregiver? The caregiving role can be stressful. There are many factors (both emotional and physical) that affect the amount of stress or burden the..
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Caregiver Checklist: Taking a Loved One Home From the Hospital
By Lila Havens, Staff Writer At last your loved one is coming home from the hospital. As the caregiver, you may need to make some preparations before he or she is discharged...
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Caregiver Overview: Who Are the Caregivers?
Did you know that over 44 million Americans are caregivers and that they provide a variety of services from grocery shopping to medication management? Almost one in four people..
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Caregiver Tips for Health Care Visits
As a caregiver, you have an important role in your loved one's health. You know the person well. You might be the first to notice changes in behavior or appearance. This..
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Caregivers: Are You Stressed
By Lila Havens, Staff Writer Caregiving is a tough job. You do it because your loved one needs you. But what about your needs? Who takes care of those?..
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Caregivers: Planning for Your Child's Future
If you are caring for a child with a disability, you must plan for the future. The day will come when you can't care for him or her. Planning now saves your child from sudden and..
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Caregiving: Changing Roles and Identities
Copyright 2004 liveandworkwell. com. All rights reserved. Caregiving affects everyonethe caregiver, the loved one receiving care, and the entire family. There are changes in..
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Caring for a Dying Loved One: The Final Days
Even if you've had months to prepare, it's natural to feel anxious and afraid when someone you love is dying. Will it be painful for your loved one? Will he or she be scared?..
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Caring for an Ill Spouse
By Howard Seidman, Staff Writer Soon after a husband or wife is diagnosed with a long-term illness, dynamics between the couple can change. Stress levels are bound to rise. But..
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Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for a terminally ill loved one is often a wrenching experience. As the baby-boom generation enters its golden years, these experiences can only become more widespread...
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Coping With Caregiver Stress
Many of us believe that if we work hard enough, we can improve a difficult situation. When you're caring for a person with dementia, though, that isn't the case. If you are a..
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Finding Satisfaction in Caregiving
Copyright 2004 liveandworkwell. com. All rights reserved. Many individuals rely on informal caregivers to prevent permanent placement in Nursing Facilities. Currently more than..
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From a Distance: Caregiving Across the Miles
By Howard Seidman, Staff Writer Mom lives in Florida and you're in New York. How can you care for her from so far away? One of the hardest tasks in caring for aging parents from..
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Get the Whole Family Involved in Caregiving
Once upon a time, your 80-year-old mother was zestful - working in the garden, seeing her friends, even going out to the movies with a new boyfriend. But now, senile dementia has..
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Health Care Needs for Adults with Down Syndrom
Adults with Down syndrome should have regular checkups, with routine tests and vaccines. They may be more likely to have certain conditions. People with Down syndrome have a..
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How to Talk About End-of-Life Care
Some family members communicate extraordinarily well with one another and express their emotions freely. Other people can go a lifetime without uttering the words, "I love you. "..
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How to Talk with Doctors and Other Health Care Providers
Some people find it hard to remember everything they want to ask their doctor at an office visit. Here are some helpful tips on how to talk with your providers:..
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If You Are the Caregiver
There are two main caregiving strategies or goals when looking after a person with Alzheimer's disease. The first is to help the patient maintain as much independence in daily..
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Is Your Partner Depressed?
Marriages are built on love and respect, but what happens when depression casts a shadow over your relationship? It may be hard for a depressed partner to show affection. He or..
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Knowing When an Aging Parent Needs Help
Nancy knew that her parents were not getting around as well as they used to. Her mother was becoming forgetful and needed to be reminded to take her medication. Her father had..
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Making the Transition From Home to an Assisted Living Facility
By Eve Glicksman, Staff Writer Bob, 83, has been living on his own since his wife died eight years ago. Now his children are seeing signs that he might need help. He has been..
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Parenting Your Parents
Take note, baby boomers: If you think your aging parent is losing the ability to handle routine tasks, don't wait for a medical emergency...
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Senior Companions: Making Life Easier for the Elderly
By Amanda Genge, Staff Writer After her husband died, Fern was rarely able to leave the apartment by herself. She also needed help with household tasks, like paying bills. More..
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Supporting a Friend or Relative Who is Dying
It doesn't get much more difficult. Being at the side of a family member or friend at the end of life, though, can be the most important thing you will ever do for someone...
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Supportive Care for Parkinson's Disease
As with all chronic diseases, a team of professionals, para-professionals, relatives and friends is needed to provide optimum care. Parkinson's patients eventually will develop..
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What About Your Rights as a Nursing Home Resident
Did you know that nursing home residents are guaranteed rights that will help ensure they get quality care, respect, and protection of all legal and privacy rights. Learn about..
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What Caregivers Face
As a caregiver, it's very important that you take care of yourself. This includes caring for your physical, emotional, and mental health. It's easy to neglect your personal..
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What Causes Depression?
By Copyright 2008 liveandworkwell. com. All rights reserved. The origins of mental illness have been debated for centuries. In modern times the prevailing views have largely..
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When Men Become Caregivers
A woman facing a diagnosis of cancer, Alzheimer's, heart disease or any serious condition may be forced to deal with new stress, fears and physical symptoms. But she isn't the..
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When Older Friends and Loved Ones Die
A few years ago, you were socked in the chest when you lost your spouse of 30 years to a heart attack. Last year, your best friend from high school died of bone cancer. Your..
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When You're Raising Grandchildren: Tips and Advice
By Jane Harrison, R. D. , Staff Writer Jim and Laura were almost retired. Suddenly, they found themselves having to raise their two grandsons when their daughter and son-in-law..
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